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Abdelmohsen, S M A (2011) An ethnographically informed analysis of design intent communication in BIM-enabled architectural practice, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Georgia Institute of Technology.
Abraham, G L (2002) Identification of critical success factors for construction organizations in the architectural /engineering /construction (A/E/C) industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Georgia Institute of Technology.
Ahmed, S M (1993) An integrated total quality management (TQM) model for the construction process, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Georgia Institute of Technology.
Appau, K A (1994) An integrated model of computer-aided cost estimating/scheduling in construction management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Georgia Institute of Technology.
Ayyub, B M (1983) Structural safety analysis of reinforced concrete buildings during construction (fuzzy set), Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Georgia Institute of Technology.
Bakheet, M T (1995) Contractors' risk assessment system, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Georgia Institute of Technology.
Beard, J L (2011) Theoretical framework for determinants of A/E/C firm value, strategy and continuity: An analysis incorporating corporeal, volitional and knowledge assets, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Georgia Institute of Technology.
Bertz, M D (1998) Situated learning methodologies and assessment in civil engineering structures education, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Georgia Institute of Technology.
Dabbas, M A A (1981) Computerized decision making in construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Georgia Institute of Technology.
Davis, W J (1997) An evaluation of life cycle factors for urban arterial roadways, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Georgia Institute of Technology.
El-Itr, Z M (1992) Equal business opportunity programs in the construction industry: A framework for development and implementation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Georgia Institute of Technology.
Goodman, R E (1998) Taxonomy of knowledge requirements for executives of general contracting and construction management enterprises, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Georgia Institute of Technology.
Haj Kazem Kashani, H (2012) A real options model for the financial valuation of infrastructure systems under uncertainty, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Georgia Institute of Technology.
Khuncumchoo, N (2007) Roof maintenance record analysis toward proactive maintenance policies, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Georgia Institute of Technology.
Lluch, J F (1981) Analysis of construction operations using microcomputers, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Georgia Institute of Technology.
Loria Arcila, J H (2002) Major issues impacting affordable housing developments in Mexico, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Georgia Institute of Technology.
Maldonado-Fortunet, F (2002) Sustainable development criteria for the evaluation of highway projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Georgia Institute of Technology.
Meredith, J E (1999) Strategic management for construction organizations: Assessment and development of strategies to enhance corporate success, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Georgia Institute of Technology.
Mogge, J W, Jr. (2004) Breaking through the first cost barriers of sustainable planning, design, and construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Georgia Institute of Technology.
Moore, B C (1993) Modeling risk of lunar construction activities: A technology assessment approach, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Georgia Institute of Technology.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: construction activities; construction activity; excavation; government; policy; Europe; Japan
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/304083087
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There has been a resurgence of interest in returning to the moon and establishing a permanent human presence there. This resurgence is evidenced by President Bush's 1989 vow to return America to the moon and beyond. NASA administrator Dan Goldin's 1992 suggestion that astronomical observatories be constructed on the moon, also illustrates this resurgence. Along with traditional national space agencies, private interests are also dedicating their resources to furthering space commercialization efforts. This dissertation primarily deals with the role of the construction industry in constructing facilities on the moon. Discussions with experts in the U.S., Japan, and Europe contributed considerable insight into government, industry, and academic perceptions of space construction activities including; the participants; the justification; and the obstacles to those activities. A framework is developed which can be used to identify the risks and uncertainties associated with lunar construction activity. Particular attention is given to technical, financial, and political risks and uncertainties. Lunar excavation is examined using the aforementioned framework. Technology assessment techniques are also employed in evaluating two lunar excavation scenarios. In addition, guidelines are offered to government decision makers for future space policy development. Lastly, a listing of assumptions and principles provide a guide for both industry and government as each prepares to face space development challenges of the 21st Century.
Mulva, S P (2004) ARIES: A theoretical framework for evaluating aspects of enterprise sustainability, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Georgia Institute of Technology.
Ospina Alvarado, A M (2011) Unified framework for construction project integration and its potential association with project performance, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Georgia Institute of Technology.
Paris, D E (2002) A residential satisfaction decision support system for affordable housing, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Georgia Institute of Technology.
Park, M-W (2012) Automated 3D vision-based tracking of construction entities, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Georgia Institute of Technology.
Pearce, A R (1999) Sustainability and the built environment: A metric and process for prioritizing improvement opportunities, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Georgia Institute of Technology.
Perkins, J A (1992) Institutionalizing transportation infrastructure investments and economic development: The role of state departments of transportation in multi-state economic development activities, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Georgia Institute of Technology.
Rouhi, S (2011) Framework for owner's project requirements for total structural systems (OPRTSS), Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Georgia Institute of Technology.
Shakoorian, A (2006) Performance assessment of building commissioning process as a quality assurance system, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Georgia Institute of Technology.
Shin, K-C (2000) Identification of critical dispute characteristics (CDCs) during construction project operations, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Georgia Institute of Technology.
Sillars, D N (1998) Pre-operational attributes as predictors of organizational success within a joint venture: Modeling joint venture formation in the architecture/engineering/construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Georgia Institute of Technology.
Smith, V R R (2008) Impact to alternative contracting methods using multivariate analysis in the regulatory environment, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Georgia Institute of Technology.
Srisethanil, C (1996) Pedagogical framework for an engineering intelligent tutoring system, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Georgia Institute of Technology.
Tavakoli, A (1983) Productivity analysis of heavy construction operations, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Georgia Institute of Technology.
Venugopal, M (2011) Formal specification of industry foundation class concepts using engineering ontologies, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Georgia Institute of Technology.
Verheij, J M (2005) Process-mediated planning of AEC projects through structured dialogues, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Georgia Institute of Technology.
Xu, G (2011) Assessment of risk of disproportionate collapse of steel building structures exposed to multiple hazards, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Georgia Institute of Technology.